How much does an electrical make in Memphis?

$48,510a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $23.32 an hour or $4,043 a month.

Hourly: $23.32
Vs. national median: +6%
Rank among cities: 36 of 232
Jobs in the area: 250

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,740Median: $48,510Highest 10%: $65,990

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,740	$15.74
25th	$38,820	$18.66
Median	$48,510	$23.32
75th	$50,340	$24.20
90th	$65,990	$31.73

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Nashville, TN	$43,090
Knoxville, TN	$36,510
Chattanooga, TN	$35,690
Kingsport, TN	$35,630

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Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$119,100
Petroleum Pump System Operator	$96,730
Gas Plant Operator	$66,560
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$65,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$63,720
Tool and Die Maker	$60,760
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$59,270
Machinist	$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$57,370
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender	$55,270

Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Memphis?

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $23.32 ($48,510 a year).

Do electricals make more in Memphis than the national average?

Yes: $48,510 against $45,850 nationally, 6% more.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,230, so Memphis pays 15% more.

Where does Memphis rank for electrical pay?

36 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Memphis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,990 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.